Guides for parents on AI, screen time and growing up online
Plain-English answers, written by a parent for parents. Start with a topic, or read the newest guides.
AI for kids
Full guide →What AI is, how to explain it at every age, how to keep kids safe with chatbots and fake images, and how to start learning together.
What is AI? Explained for kids and their parents
A plain-English explanation of artificial intelligence, with examples kids already know and a simple way to tell AI from ordinary software.
2 min readAI literacy for kids: what it is and why it matters now
AI literacy is knowing what AI is, how it learns, when it is wrong and how to use it safely. Here is what it includes and how to start at home.
2 min readHow to explain AI to kids at every age (5–7, 8–10, 11–13)
Age-by-age ways to explain artificial intelligence to children, with examples, questions to ask and mistakes to avoid.
2 min readReal or AI? How kids can spot AI images and deepfakes
A kid-friendly checklist for telling real photos from AI-made images, plus the one rule that matters most: check before you share.
2 min readIs ChatGPT safe for kids? Age rules and the settings to change
What parents should know before letting a child use ChatGPT or any general chatbot: age limits, privacy, mistakes and a few simple rules.
2 min readAI safety rules every kid should know
Seven simple rules for using AI safely: what to share, what to check and when to ask a grown-up. Written to be put on the fridge.
2 min read12 AI activities for kids (most need no screen)
Twelve hands-on activities that teach kids how AI works, using paper, cards and everyday objects. Includes ages and what each one teaches.
2 min readBest AI apps and tools for kids in 2026, parent-tested
How to choose an AI app for children: what to look for, what to avoid, and the types of tool worth trying, from learning apps to creative tools.
2 min readAI projects for kids: train your own mini AI
Beginner AI projects for kids that teach how machine learning works: sorting images, training a model with free tools, and building a simple chatbot.
2 min readAI for parents: a plain-English starter guide
Everything a busy parent needs to know about AI: what it is, what it can and cannot do, the risks and how to start talking to your kids about it.
2 min readAI for teens: what to learn before 16
What teenagers should understand about AI before they leave school: using it well, spotting its mistakes, privacy, fairness and the skills that last.
2 min readTalking to kids about AI and the jobs of the future
How to talk to children about AI and work without scaring them: what may change, which skills last and how to turn worry into curiosity.
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Screen time
Full guide →Screen time recommendations by age, rules that work, how to reduce fights, and why letting kids earn their time often works better than banning it.
Screen time by age: what experts recommend in 2026
Screen time recommendations for babies, toddlers, children and teens from the WHO and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and how to turn them into a daily plan.
2 min readEarn screen time: a reward system that works (free chart)
How to let children earn screen time through learning, reading and chores, with a simple points system, example prices and a printable chart layout.
2 min readScreen time rules for kids + a free family contract
Twelve screen time rules that work for families, plus a simple contract template for parents and children to sign together.
2 min readHow to cut screen time without the tantrums
Practical steps to reduce screen time at home without daily battles: warnings, routines, alternatives and how to handle meltdowns.
2 min readEducational screen time: what counts and what doesn't
How to tell which screen time is educational, why the label is not enough, and a short checklist for choosing apps, games and videos.
2 min readBest educational games for kids in 2026 (ages 5–12)
What makes a game educational, the kinds of games worth trying by age, and how to choose without falling for the label.
2 min readScreen time apps that make kids earn their time
How earn-your-time screen time apps work, what to look for, and how they compare with plain blockers and Apple's built-in Screen Time.
2 min readBest parental control apps in 2026: an honest comparison
What parental control apps do, the main types, what to check before paying, and why Apple's built-in controls are a good place to start.
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Parental controls
Full guide →How to set up Screen Time and parental controls on your child's iPhone: Family Sharing, downtime, app limits, content restrictions and the passcode.
Roblox parental controls: the 2026 guide for parents
How to set up Roblox parental controls: linking a parent account, setting chat and content limits, controlling spending and managing time played.
2 min readScreen Time passcode: set it, change it, reset it
How to set, change, turn off or reset the Screen Time passcode on iPhone and iPad, and what to do if you forgot it.
2 min readYouTube parental controls and daily time limits
How to make YouTube safer for kids: YouTube Kids, supervised accounts, restricted mode and the time limits you can set on iPhone.
2 min readHow to set up Screen Time for your child (Family Sharing)
Step-by-step setup of Apple Screen Time on your child's iPhone using Family Sharing, including limits, downtime and restrictions.
2 min readDowntime on iPhone: bedtime and school schedules
How to use Downtime in Screen Time to switch off apps at bedtime and during school, and how to allow the apps your child still needs.
2 min readApp limits on iPhone: daily limits per app
How to set daily limits for individual apps and categories on iPhone, add exceptions and handle the moment when time runs out.
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Money skills
Full guide →How to teach kids to save, use rewards that don't backfire, make chores work and decide whether allowance should be earned.
How to teach kids to save money (the piggy bank method)
A simple way to teach children to save: a visible place for money, a clear goal and a small reward for waiting.
2 min readReward systems for kids that don't backfire
How to build a reward system that motivates without bribing: what to reward, how to choose rewards and how to avoid common traps.
2 min readChore charts that actually work (free printable)
How to make a chore chart your kids will use: age-appropriate jobs, a simple layout, rewards and how to keep it going past week two.
2 min readShould kids earn their allowance?
Three common approaches to children's allowance: regular, earned and mixed. How each works and how to choose for your family.
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Kids as creators
Full guide →How kids can go from consuming to making: building a Roblox game, planning a business, designing games on paper and learning to code.
How to make a game on Roblox: a kid-friendly step-by-step
A beginner's guide for kids and parents to making a first Roblox game with Roblox Studio: install, build, add a goal and publish.
2 min readGame design for kids: plan your first game on paper
How kids can design a game on paper before touching a computer: idea, goal, rules, levels, score and testing with friends.
2 min readBusiness ideas for kids (safe, with a grown-up)
Safe, simple business ideas for children aged 8 to 12 that teach costs, prices and profit, plus the ground rules for doing it with a grown-up.
2 min readCoding for kids: where to start in 2026
A guide to starting coding by age: unplugged games, block-based tools like Scratch, and first steps into text languages.
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